Actuarial Graduate 2026

We are seeking Africa’s brightest minds who are eager to be involved in making a tangible difference in the global market. Apply for our Sanlam Actuarial Graduate programme to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth!

Who are we?

Sanlam was established as a life insurance company in South Africa but has since transformed into a diversified financial services group that operates across the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets, with listings on the Johannesburg, A2X and Namibian stock exchanges. In 2018 the Group celebrated its centenary as well as 20 years since demutualisation and listing in South Africa and Namibia. Sanlam is one of the largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 43 countries and has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent.

The business divisions of the Group, including Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Allianz, and Santam, encompass the operational core of the organisation. The Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the clusters, assisting them in realising their strategies and meeting their business objectives.

Sanlam has been awarded the Top Employers Certification for the tenth consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute.

What will you do?

As an Actuarial Trainee Graduate, you will gain exposure to the inner workings of Sanlam and get to know its products and systems. We will assist in the development of your analytical abilities to further advance your actuarial skills. Your actuarial exam results, combined with your on-job performance, will determine how quickly you progress and are exposed to more advanced areas of Sanlam’s businesses.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science
• Must qualify for exemptions of at least (6) actuarial examinations by the time you graduate

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong computer skills with above-average Microsoft Office skills

Personal Attributes

• Self-development – contributes independently
• Decision quality – contributes independently
• Financial acumen – contributes independently
• Optimises work processes – contributes independently

Values

• Care – contributes independently
• Collaboration – contributes independently
• Innovation – contributes independently
• Integrity – contributes independently

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will therefore be considered as part of the recruitment process. With employment equity as a key goal, Sanlam aims to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as giving opportunity to people living with a disability.

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future and want to achieve greatness in your career and personal development. We pride ourselves on helping our employees to realise their worth. Throughout our business clusters, Sanlam provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround times

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Applications close 30 June 2025. Apply now!